Banana plantations in Colombia threatened by deadly fungus

The transcript discusses the spread of the TR4 fungus in Cavendish banana plantations, highlighting the genetic vulnerability of these bananas due to their monoculture nature. TR4 spreads through infected planting material, soil, and water, disrupting the plant's vascular system and halting fruit production. The fungus is difficult to remove from soil, as fumigants and fungicides are ineffective.

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